This position is located in Refugee, Asylum and International Office, Asylum Division, Chicago Asylum Office. As a Program Specialist, you will oversee the local Health & Safety and Medical Readiness programs to support operations. You will liaise with employees, management, program/area managers, internal customers, and USCIS stakeholders to facilitate Pandemic & Emerging Disease (PEID) operations.

Duties

The responsibilities described are for the full performance level. At developmental grade levels, assignments will be of more limited scope performed with less independence, and limited complexity. Overseeing the administrative management of the medical readiness and records management program and ensuring operational efficiency and effectiveness. Serving as the medical liaison to workers compensation (OWCP) and OSHA; administering and managing the medical records program in accordance with OSHA requirements, NARA schedules, and DHS policies and directives. Serves as administrator for Reasonable Accommodation Requests ensuring tracking and timely submission of documentation, decision delivery and makes recommendations on policies and implementation. Researches, compiles, writes and maintains/updates all records associated with any aspect of health and safety issues including but not limited to Emergency Occupancy Plans and Emergency Procedures and hazardous material tracking and mitigation.. Acts as Facilities Manager for properties under the control of the Chicago Asylum Office throughout the jurisdiction. Develops, monitors and maintains keys, pertinent records and associated material concerning the facility equipment and furniture. Working collaboratively with program/area managers, internal customers, and USCIS stakeholders to facilitate USCIS Pandemic and Emerging Disease (PEID) operations. Serving as the Local Security Officer (LSO), Injury Compensation Specialist, Health and Safety Coordinator, Union Liaison for Management for Health and Safety, and acting as the Licensing Compliance Coordinator for the Federal Residential Facilities. Expertly assessing and addressing deficiencies, barriers, and challenges to ensure program maintains progressive results.

Requirements

Qualifications

The qualifications for this position must be met by 11:59 PM (Eastern Time) on 04/10/2024. Current Federal employees must have served 52 weeks at the lower grade or equivalent grade band in the Federal service. The Time-in-Grade requirement must be met by 11:59 PM (Eastern Time) on 04/10/2024. GS-12: You qualify at the GS-12 level if you possess one (1) year of specialized experience, which is equivalent to at least the GS-11 level in the federal government, that equipped you with the skills needed to successfully perform the duties of the position. You must have experience performing the following duties: Researching complex procedures or guidelines to identify or create program efficiencies; Providing advice or recommendations on program issues to officials within the organization; Leading program or policy development or management. GS-13: You qualify at the GS-13 level if you possess one (1) year of specialized experience, which is equivalent to at least the GS-12 level in the federal government, that equipped you with the skills needed to successfully perform the duties of the position. You must have experience performing the following duties: Managing the logistics, supplies, procurement, or budget processes for an office; Overseeing program and policy development or management; Acting as a liaison with other individuals, departments or agencies; Applying applicable laws, regulations or policies to the applicable task being performed. Please read the following important information to ensure you submit everything we need to consider your application: It is your responsibility to ensure that you submit your responses and appropriate documentation prior to 04/10/2024. Your resume will be used to determine your qualifications for the position advertised in this announcement. Therefore, your resume must highlight your most relevant, significant experience related to the requirements found in the qualification section of this announcement, as well as any applicable education. USCIS will only review the first 5 pages of your resume to determine your initial eligibility/qualifications for a position. As such, please be sure to include content to support your eligibility/qualifications for this position within the first 5 pages. Please note that your full resume will be made available to the hiring manager if you are referred. Be clear and specific when describing your work history since Human Resources cannot make assumptions regarding your experience. Your application will be rated and ranked based on your responses to the online questions. Please ensure EACH work history includes ALL of the following information: Job Title (include series and grade if Federal Job) Duties (be specific in describing your duties) Employer's name and address Supervisor name and phone number Start and end dates including month, day and year (e.g. June 18 2007 to April 05 2008) Start and end dates for each grade/pay level if you've held a federal position. Full-time or part-time status (include hours worked per week) Salary Determining length of General or Specialized Experience is dependent on the above information and failure to provide the above information may result in a finding of ineligible. Note: Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration. Federal Experience: If you are using current or prior federal experience as a basis for qualifying for this position, the grade levels and length of employment (mm/dd/year) at each grade level must be listed in your work history. This information will be further validated if selected for this position. National Service Experience (i.e., volunteer experience): Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build criteria competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer service. Please provide the dates and amount of time/hours worked earning this experience.

Education

EDUCATIONAL SUBSTITUTION: There is no educational substitution at these grade levels.

Contacts

• Address
• Name: HROC Staffing Help Desk
• Phone: 952-697-8380
• Email: [email protected]